UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Location near Downtown Pittsburgh
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Location in Pennsylvania
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Location in the United States
Former namesA.J. Palumbo Center (1988–2021)
Location600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Coordinates40°26′15″N 79°59′16″W / 40.4374°N 79.9879°W / 40.4374; -79.9879
OwnerDuquesne University
OperatorDuquesne University
Capacity3,500
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Broke groundSeptember 3, 1986
OpenedJune 11, 1988
February 2, 2021
Construction cost$10.1 million
($26.9 million in 2024 dollars)
ArchitectDRS Architects
Tenants
Duquesne Dukes (NCAA) (1988present)
Pittsburgh Piranhas (CBA) (19941995)

UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, originally known as A.J. Palumbo Center, is a 3,500-seat multi-purpose arena in the Uptown area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The arena originally opened in 1988 and is part of Duquesne University. It is home to both the Duquesne Dukes basketball and volleyball programs. Access to the building is available from both Interstate 376 and Interstate 579.